ASSA ABLOY Expands Entrance Control Portfolio with Gunnebo Acquisition
Acquisition adds speed gates, transit gates and security revolving doors to its access solutions portfolioASSA ABLOY has agreed to acquire Gunnebo Entrance Control, expanding its portfolio of physical entrance and pedestrian security technologies.The …
HID Introduces Updates to Accelerate Mobile Access Adoption
New capabilities allow organizations to transition to smartphone credentials while retaining existing access control hardwareHID has introduced a series of updates designed to help organizations move from physical access cards to smartphone-based cred…
Smart Locks vs. Mechanical Locks: What Are the Key Advantages?
In the home improvement market, new products and technologies are constantly emerging. In recent years, smart locks have become increasingly popular for residential entrance doors, offering users a combination of security, convenience and modern desig…
China's Hardware Sector Navigates a New Adjustment Phase
Wenzhou Lockmaker Tops Out Expanded PlantIn Wenzhou, one of Chinas core lock-manufacturing hubs, Jusheng Lock Industry has topped out the main structure of its expanded production facility. The new site covers roughly 28,000 square meters and will be …
Dormakaba Expands U.S. Access Control Business with Acquisition of Azure Access and Apollo Security
Swiss security group dormakaba completed the acquisition of the operating businesses of Azure Access Technology Inc. and ADME Inc., which operates under the Apollo Security brand, on August 14, 2026, according to European security industry publication…
Brand Globalization, Capacity Expansion and Structural Changes Reshape China’s Hardware Industry
In 2026, Chinas hardware industry is undergoing a strategic shift from pure product exports to brand? and capability?driven global expansion.China remains the worlds largest hardware producer and exporter with solid overseas shipments. Exports of 15…
Compliance Upgrades and Supply Chain Restructuring Reshape Global Home Hardware Export Landscape
The global home hardware, door and window fitting, and smart access control hardware industries have undergone profound structural adjustments in the second half of 2026. According to the latest international trade white paper officially released by t…
Smart Lock Innovation Moves Beyond Keyless Entry Toward Intelligent Security Solutions
Biometric Authentication, Video Monitoring and Smart Connectivity Shape the Future of Door HardwareThe development of smart locks is entering a new stage as manufacturers continue to explore advanced technologies that improve security, convenience, an…
AI Empowered Smart Manufacturing: Zhejiang Qixi Leads the New Upgrade of Smart Lock Industry
Busy?Running Smart?Lock Production Upgraded by AI?Empowered Smart Manufacturing— Zhejiang Qixi Security Technology Captures Emerging Market Track via Technological InnovationOn August 10, 2026, the smart?lock workshop of Zhejiang Qixi Security Te
Global Smart Lock Market Expands as Intelligent Security Solutions Gain Momentum
Rising Demand for Connected Security Solutions Creates New Opportunities for the Hardware IndustryThe global smart lock market continues to expand as smart home adoption, digital security requirements, and connected living technologies gain momentum w…
How Kaadas Became a Global Premium Smart Lock Leader Through Patents and Localization
SHENZHEN, Aug. 10, 2026 — While the global smart lock industry is saturated with low-end price wars, Kaadas, a homegrown Chinese brand evolved from traditional hardware lock manufacturing, has secured a leading position in the global premium smart lo…
EU Cybersecurity Mandate for Wireless Smart Locks Takes Effect Under CE-RED Framework
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Starting August 1, 2025, all smart door locks fitted with wireless communication modules including Wi?Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread and NFC for the European market shall satisfy requirements laid down in the Radio?Equipment Dire…
Smart Locks Enter the Automotive Ecosystem: A New Opportunity or a New Constraint?
In recent years, with the rapid development of smart hardware, we have observed that the video capabilities of smart locks have continued to expand. In the past, users could only view their door-front footage through indoor screens or smartphone apps.…
Smart Locks and Intelligent Hardware: The Next Chapter of Home Security
How Technology Is Transforming the Global Hardware IndustryThe global hardware industry is undergoing a major transformation as digital technology continues to reshape traditional products. Among these changes, smart locks and intelligent security sol…
Smart Lock Industry H1 2026 Report: Market Contraction Meets AI-Driven Premiumization
The first half of 2026 presents a tale of two realities for Chinas smart lock industry: declining volume and value sales amid a surge in AI-powered premium product adoption.1. Market Contraction: Volume and Value DeclineChinas smart lock market experi…
China Smart Internet Development Report 2026: Smart Home Scale Exceeds RMB 1 Trillion
The Smart Internet Blue Book China Smart Internet Development Report (2026), compiled by the Peoples Network Research Institute, was officially released in Beijing. Among its featured papers, China Smart Home Development Status and Trends, co-authored…
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Smart Locks into Proactive Home Companions
AI Brings Intelligence to the Front Door, Transforming Smart Locks from Guardians to CompanionsA wave of artificial intelligence is redefining the smart lock industry, shifting the focus from mere access control to proactive, intelligent home manageme…
Smart Lock Market Set to Nearly Triple to $13 Billion by 2033, PMR Forecast Finds
The global smart lock market is poised to expand from approximately $5.0 billion in 2026 to $13.0 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 14.6% over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Persistence Market …
US Builders' Hardware Body Tightens Standards for Cabinet Hardware, Hinges, and Door Controls
Five standards revised in one of the largest single updates of the current standards cycleThe Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, the body that writes performance standards for many of the locks, hinges, and door closers fitted across North A…
UK Fire Door Hardware Faces Biggest Regulatory Overhaul in a Generation
The British fire door testing standard that has underpinned the UK construction industry for decades is being progressively replaced in regulatory practice by a European regime that demands far more stringent proof that every component of a fire door …